Don Carey was drafted No. 177 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Norfolk State. 100 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 4 · #177 overall
Don Carey Norfolk State Draft
Don Carey was drafted No. 177 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Norfolk State. 100 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 121st at Norfolk State
The pick
How Don Carey came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Norfolk State
MEAC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 192 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 182 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 121st among Norfolk State picks
- Final season
- 20189 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Don Carey.
McNeese
Miami
Rutgers
Michigan
Other DB picks from Norfolk State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Don Carey in the 2009 NFL Draft
Don Carey is a Defensive back out of Norfolk State selected No. 177 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Norfolk State has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Don Carey drafted?
Don Carey was selected No. 177 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/don-carey.
What college did Don Carey play for?
Don Carey played college football at Norfolk State in the MEAC. See every Norfolk State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/norfolk-state-spartans.
How did Don Carey's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/don-carey.